Keywords
- Packaging
- Food
- Project Management
- Supply Chain
- Sustainability
Profile
We have an excellent opportunity available for an Associate Sr Packaging Technologist to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The position is part of the International R&D Packaging team; this specific role is based at the R&D Centre in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting into the Packaging Manager. Get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. You’re constantly looking for new and improved packaging solutions for the international market.
In brief, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering key goals; perfect the fundamentals, ensure cost competitiveness, make sustainability a competitive edge and strengthen capabilities and competences in the International Zone Packaging team;
- Creating, developing, and implementing industrialized packaging solutions under specific projects, ensuring robust risk management and delivery of quality attributes;
- Proactively drive innovation and cost-out ideas to build the pipeline;
- Building strong cross functional relationships.
Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate has a Packaging / Engineering / Science degree, with 5-7 years of experience within packaging development in a complex / matrix organisation. You are passionate and curious to learn all there is about Packaging and you are always looking for best practice and opportunities to implement this. As you will be working with different stakeholders, we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills.
Additionally, you have the following competences:
- Able to simplify the complex: able to present technical topics to non-technical audience with support;
- Ability to learn fast and perform in a changing environment;
- Building an understanding of consumer needs, driver and trends and translate into technical concepts, prototypes and drive towards execution;
- Act as an owner;
- Able to understand work prioritization;
- Problem solver; be creative and pragmatic;
- Team player;
- Fluent in business English (written & verbal).
Company profile
For 150 years, Kraft Heinz has produced some of the world's most beloved products. Kraft Heinz is one of the largest global food and beverage company, with a portfolio that is a diverse mix of iconic and emerging brands. As the guardians of these brands and the creators of innovative products, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go.
Additional vacancy information
Reference | : | A2400049 |
Contract | : | Temporary contract with CLS Services |
Education | : | WO/MSc. |
Employment terms | : | Temporary role with intention to become permanent |
Publication date | : | 13-9-2024 |
Location | : | View location with Google Maps |
Contactperson | : | René Kemps |
| | +31 (0)88 22 77 555 |
CLS Services is a leading professional recruitment agency, specialised in the recruitment and secondment of people with a background in chemistry & life sciences.